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GE Vernova to Invest INR 1,400 Million in India to Expand Grid Technology Manufacturing

GE Vernova announced plans to invest approximately INR 1,400 million (USD 16 million) in India to expand its electrification manufacturing and engineering footprint—specifically, advanced grid technologies that enable stable, reliable, and secure delivery of electricity.

Investment & Trading | 15/05/2025 | By News Bureau

MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi Assigned Additional Charge of CMD, SECI

Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has been given additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) following the early termination of Rameshwar Prasad Gupta.

Business | 13/05/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Karnataka Signs INR 5,000 Crore MoU with GAIL for 1 GW RE Project

Karnataka partners with GAIL to develop 1 GW renewable energy capacity, aiming to boost green energy, create jobs, and strengthen infrastructure through solar, wind, and storage solutions.

Business | 13/05/2025 | By EI News Network

NHPC Signs MoU with RVUNL to Develop 2 GW Pumped Storage Projects in Rajasthan

NHPC has signed an MoU with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (RVUNL) to jointly develop pumped storage and other renewable energy projects in Rajasthan, starting with two 1,000 MW PSPs.

Business | 12/05/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Reliance, Jindal, SAEL, Sembcorp, JBM, Hindustan Power Win SJVN’s 1200 MW Solar Plus ESS Auction

SAEL Industries, Jindal India Renewable Energy, Sembcorp Green, JBM Renewables, Fastnote Biofuels (Hindustan Power), and Reliance NU Energies have emerged as winners in SJVN’s auction for 1,200 MW of ISTS-connected solar projects with 600 MW/2,400 MWh energy storage systems (ESS).

Business | 12/05/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

LG Energy Solution Signs Battery Cell Supply Agreement with Aptera and CTNS

LG Energy Solution announced its exclusive partnership to supply cylindrical batteries to Aptera.The agreement follows the signing of a three-party Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between LG Energy Solution, Aptera, and CTNS.

Energy Storage | 10/01/2025 | By News Bureau

Telangana Targets 1,000 MW Solar Power Through SHGs, Empowering Women

Telangana plans to generate 1,000 MW of solar power via Self-Help Groups (SHGs), promoting women empowerment and sustainable energy. Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka emphasised policy-driven initiatives, urging land identification, financial support, and SHG entrepreneurship to achieve this vision.

Policies & Regulations | 10/01/2025 | By EI News Network

CMPDI Invites Bids for 70 MW Ground Mounted Solar PV Project in Madhya Pradesh

Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Ltd. (CMPDI) has invited bids for a 70 MW grid-connected ground-mounted solar power project at Kanhan Area, WCL, in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, with an estimated cost of INR 395 crore. Bid submission ends on January 18, 2025.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 10/01/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Maharashtra Plans to Solarise 35 Lakh Agricultural Pumps by 2025 Under PM KUSUM: MNRE Minister

Maharashtra aims to solarise 35 lakh agricultural pumps by 2025 under the PM-KUSUM Scheme, showcasing its leadership in renewable energy initiatives, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said at a regional workshop in Mumbai.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 10/01/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

MNRE Allocates Additional 5000 MW to Rajasthan Under PM KUSUM Component A

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has allocated an additional 5,000 MW capacity under Component A of the PM-KUSUM scheme to Rajasthan, marking a significant boost to the state’s renewable energy initiatives.

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 10/01/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

ReNew Energy Achieves Top Sustainability Score in S&P Global Assessment

ReNew has secured the highest score for a pure-play renewable energy company in the Indian power sector in the recently released S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) results.

Standards & Certifications | 10/01/2025 | By News Bureau

IREDA Registers 45 Percent Growth in Loan Sanctions in Q3 FY25, Disbursements Grew by 25.27 Percent

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has reported a 45.01 percent growth in loan sanctions for Q3 FY2024-25, reaching INR 13,226.81 crore, alongside a 25.27 percent rise in loan disbursements and robust improvements across revenue, profit, and loan book metrics.

Business | 10/01/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Odysse Electric Delivers 1,500 Electric Scooters to Zypp Electric for Sustainable Mobility

This delivery is part of a larger order of 40,000 electric vehicles that Odysse Electric is set to deliver over the next three years, as announced last month.

Other Energy Applications / Sustainable Transport | 10/01/2025 | By Aishwarya

Sekisui Chemical to Set Up 100 MW Perovskite Solar Cells Facility in Japan

Japan-based Sekisui Chemical has unveiled plans to begin mass production of lightweight and flexible perovskite solar cells, with commercialisation targeted for 2025. The company is also establishing a 100 MW facility to be operationalised by 2027 and will continue to invest in the construction of a GW-level production line by 2030.

Power R&D | 10/01/2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Karnataka High Court Strikes Down Central Government's GEOA Rules, Upholds State Commission's Authority

The Karnataka High Court struck down the Central Government's 2022 Green Energy Open Access Rules, affirming that only State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) have the authority to regulate green energy access. It directed KERC to independently frame new regulations.

Policies & Regulations | 09/01/2025 | By EI News Network